FAQs
I am interested in rehab therapy for my pet. Can you tell me more about your services? How much can I expect to pay?
We offer many different modalities including shockwave, laser, acupuncture, manual therapy, Chinese herbs, etc. Our typical initial evaluation takes about an hour and a half and costs $260. If this visit takes less than 60 minutes, the price drops to $215. A pet that had TPLO that has no other orthopedic or neurologic conditions may fall into the shorter range. If we have a lot of things to go over (for example recovery from a complicated back surgery), we may take up to 2 hours for $330. The initial evaluation includes a full physical examination as well as treatment. We will most likely be sending you home with exercises to do and will demonstrate those for you at the end of the appointment.
We have found that the majority of our patients do better during their examination and treatment when their pet parent isn’t in the room. When you are there, they want to be with you and get a little distracted. When they are just with us, most pets are more focused and excited about doing their rehab exercises and receiving their treatments. We offer a low-tech Baby Monitor with 2-way talk and also use Zoom so you can see what is going on if your pet falls into this category. This does very from patient to patient so we may ask for your help in some situations.
We look forward to meeting with you at the beginning and end of each appointment to go find out how things are going at home and to go over recommendations. At the end of your first visit, we will discuss our findings with you in person and present options to address your pet’s needs. Surgical grade masks (provided if you do not have one) are required when we are meeting in person at the beginning and end of each visit.
If acupuncture is not part of your pet’s treatment plan, our technicians can see patients for follow-up care. Those visits range from $85 for 20-30 min to $105 45-60 min appointments. Most of our post-surgical follow-up visits (for example after elbow arthroscopy or after TPLO surgery) do fall into this range.
Follow-up appointments with our doctors (which might include acupuncture, shockwave, manual therapy, laser, rehab exercises, etc) are $140 (20-30 min) -$180 (45-60 min), depending on the duration of the appointment. Our technician appointments including shockwave therapy fall into this same price range. All of our services are time-based, so every appointment includes all modalities the doctor feels are appropriate.
I hope this gives you a little better idea of the services we provide. Please click here for more details on the different modalities we offer: https://rockymountainvetrehab.com/services-offered/
Let me know if you have any additional questions or if we can help you schedule an appointment. We are booking about 2-3 weeks out. Thank you for your time!
I’ve already taken my pet to a number of specialists with varying results. How do I know if rehabilitation therapy is right for our family?
This is my first time working with a rehabilitation therapy office. What does it take to be qualified as a rehabilitation professional?
Animal rehabilitation professionals are veterinarians or (human) physical therapists who complete a year or more of specialized training to become certified in rehabilitation therapy. Additionally, they must submit detailed case reports for review, and participate in a hands-on internship. At RMVR, our staff is led by Dr. Karyn Fein, a veterinarian with 20 years of general and emergency veterinarian experience plus training and certification in rehabilitation from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Our allied care professionals have also undergone supervised training and/or have earned certifications in their respective fields. Learn more about our team here.
Will you become our new veterinarian?
My pet is not good at the veterinarian’s office. Can I still bring her to RMVR?
How much does rehabilitation therapy cost?
Our rates vary depending on where your pet receives care and who administers it (veterinarian, rehab specialist, physical therapist, veterinary technician). Generally, rates are tied to appointment length. Here are some typical charges:
- Initial evaluation and treatment ($215 – $260)
- Follow-up visit with veterinarian ($140 – $180)
- Shockwave therapy with veterinary technician ($140-180)
- Rehab treatments with veterinary technician ($85-105)
- Additional 15 minutes for any of our services ($35)
Please ask about military and package discounts.
What should I bring with me?
How many visits will my pet need?
Do you take pet insurance?
The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians provides a list of covered services by selected insurance companies (updated July 2019). Please be sure to check your specific policy as we begin working together.
What species do you treat?
I have an agility dog that does double duty on a local farm. Can you help me keep him fit?

